What is the author's perspective on their own role in narrating the life story of Sai Baba?

The author expresses deep humility regarding their role in narrating Sai Baba's stories in Chapter 36. They openly question their own authority, stating, "What authority do I have? I am truly aware of this." The text suggests that the author's ego, or "I-ness," is set aside, and it is the "playful Sai himself" who takes over the narration. This perspective positions both the listener and the speaker as mere pretexts or instruments through which Sai Baba makes his qualities known and fulfills the desires of his devotees, highlighting that the true source of the stories is Sai himself.